SMMU Receives Proclamation from the City Declaring Establishment of Social Media Day Atlanta

By request of Social Media Marketing University (SMMU), the City of Atlanta has issued an official proclamation declaring that ‘Social Media Day Atlanta’ will take place on the last Thursday in June annually.

This year, festivities will take place on June 26.

Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell sponsored the proclamation.

“We are happy to proclaim June 26 as ‘Social Media Day Atlanta,’” said Council President Mitchell.

“We live in an exciting time, with opportunities to create and sustain relationships that span the globe. Social media allows us to leverage technology to expand and increase the reach of community engagement.”

SMMU (www.smmu.com) is a social media training and management firm with more than 125,000 students and clients featured by Fox Business News, Mashable, Inc. and Forbes. The company’s founder, John Souza, was named ‘Social Media Marketer of the Year’ in 2011 by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

“Atlanta’s civic leaders are committed to positioning our city as a hub for innovation, and many of the innovators that call this city home are social entrepreneurs or influencers,” said Souza. “So it’s only fitting that Atlanta have an official day when we can recognize established and aspiring leaders who are contributing to the phenomenal evolution and impact of social media.”

Governor Nathan Deal and the State of Georgia also support the establishment of ‘Social Media Day Atlanta.’

“On behalf of this state, it is a pleasure to be part of this innovative event recognizing the importance of social media in today’s society,” wrote Deal.

“The ability of technological innovation to connect businesses, organizations, communities and individuals through cutting edge online platforms is vital to the advancement of Georgia and our nation. I commend Social Media Marketing University for organizing this day and send my best wishes for a successful and enjoyable celebration,” Deal continued.

Social Media Day Atlanta will commence at 11 a.m. EDT with a live online keynote presentation, “When to Jump into a Conversation” delivered by Jaryd Wilson, social media coordinator for the Atlanta Hawks. Wilson has been hailed as the “man behind the best Twitter account in sports.” His efforts keep the Atlanta Hawks’ social media profiles at the top of leaderboard, engaging thousands of fans each day.

The evening celebration will take place at Tongue and Groove, 2420 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, Ga., starting at 6:00 p.m. EDT.

Sponsors include Social Media Marketing University, Social Media Impact, Jezebel and Bacardi Mango Fusion. Gift bag items are provided by local brands including Atlanta Improv, High Museum of Art, Zoo Atlanta and more.

As one of Mashable’s “Top 5 U.S. Social Media Day Events,” Social Media Day Atlanta attendees will enjoy food, drinks, gift bags, prizes and insights from local social media experts. They will have the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and resources and collaborate with the business community at large.

The event is open to the public and regular admission is $25. VIP registration is also available for $100 per person. Reserve your tickets here.

Awards will also be given to Atlanta’s Top Social Media Influencers. Nominations for the awards will be accepted starting May 15 and ending June 22 at 11:59PM ET.

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